Schools & Education

Your guide to pre-schools, international schools and further education in Shanghai

Interview: ELG's Shari Rosen talks making milestones, 2020 and more
Schools & Education

Interview: ELG's Shari Rosen talks making milestones, 2020 and more

As Shanghai’s pioneering special education provider turns 15, the co-founder talks changing attitudes towards learning disabilities in China and what’s next for the social enterprise

The best after-school programmes for kids in Shanghai
Schools & Education

The best after-school programmes for kids in Shanghai

From fashion creative workshops to outdoor activities, find and afternoon or weekend programme your little scholar will love

That plant-based life: How Shanghai teens and schools are getting in on the movement
Food & Drink

How Shanghai teens and schools are getting in on the plant-based movement

From woke young people to school dining halls, the plant-based movement is sweeping the city

Shanghai teens on the ups and downs of university applications
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Shanghai teens on the ups and downs of university applications

What do teens going through the university application process wish teachers – and more importantly, parents – knew about the experience?

In photos: Shanghai No 3 girls' high school in 1892 and 2018
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In photos: Shanghai No 3 girls' high school in 1892 and 2018

Historic Shanghai walks us through a school that's more than a century old

Choosing a school in Shanghai

Choosing a new school? Here's how to make the most out of campus visits
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Choosing a new school? Here's how to make the most out of campus visits

Dig in beyond the websites and brochures and ask the hard questions

5 things to consider when picking a school for your kids in Shanghai
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5 things to consider when picking a school for your kids in Shanghai

It’s a wild world of primary and secondary education out there

Resources for children with special needs in Shanghai
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Resources for children with special needs in Shanghai

Discover the options to help your child reach their full potential

High school and beyond

Is taking a gap year before university a good idea?
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Is taking a gap year before university a good idea?

While in Shanghai a year out is not so common, in other parts of the world it is. Here's why you should consider a gap year

How to plan a university visit for prospective students and parents
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How to plan a university visit for prospective students and parents

Shanghai educators advise on what to do and what questions to ask when touring college campuses

The best gap year programmes for graduates and leavers in Shanghai
Schools & Education

The best gap year programmes for graduates and leavers in Shanghai

No idea what to do? Everyone's like that at first

The school blog

In photos: Shanghai International and Bilingual School Fair 2018
Family

In photos: Shanghai International and Bilingual School Fair 2018

On Saturday 24 March we invited families to explore the educational options Shanghai has to offer, here's how it went down in pictures

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For Shanghai parents

The best Chinese language classes in Shanghai
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The best Chinese language classes in Shanghai

Get to grips with Mandarin at these top schools

8 must-read books for expecting parents
Family

8 must-read books for expecting parents

First baby on the way? Nab these books for everything you need to know.

6 great parenting podcasts to tune into this summer
Schools & Education

6 great parenting podcasts to tune into this summer

These shows for mums and dads offer guidance, tell relatable stories, and will make you laugh so hard you'll cry